Jan Philipp Poeter holds masters degrees from Peking University and L.S.E. in Public Policy and Administration and will shortly join Alibaba in Hangzhou, focusing on the company’s internationalization strategy. Before that he worked for Deutsche Bank in London, various Parliaments, multinational corporations, business associations and in the private sector in China and the European Union. On the Global Editorial Board of Young China Watchers he is involved in original research on China-related issues as well as editorial content for Young China Watchers. His articles and contributions on current Chinese affairs have been featured on YCW’s blog, the Diplomat, E.U.-China Observer and other platforms.